The Auron MacIntyre Show The Radical Foreign Policy of George Washington | 5/9/25
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May 9, 2025 The discussion highlights the clash between traditional conservative views and the emerging 'America First' movement. It scrutinizes the notion of isolationism in the context of Trump's foreign policy. Attention turns to George Washington's farewell address, revealing his warnings against entangling alliances and the importance of prioritizing national interests. The podcast suggests that Washington's principles provide a critical lens for understanding current foreign relations and emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to international engagements.
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Avoid Enslavement to Foreign Nations
- George Washington warned against having either an arch enemy or a best ally as it leads to slavery.
- Excessive hostility or excessive favorability to foreign nations enslaves a country to those nations' interests.
Dangers of Favoring One Nation
- Favoring one nation fosters illusions of shared interests and can drag a country into unjust wars.
- It also causes concessions that harm the home nation and inflame jealousy among others.
Foreign Influence Threatens Republic
- Foreign influence exploits divisions within a country and misleads public opinion.
- Washington warns this endangers the republic and should be guarded against by patriots.
